applause for our supporters
This weekend’ s performances of Aida— and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’ s four-year Verdi Initiative— are made possible in part by the support of the BSO’ s Opera Giving Circle.
OPERA GIVING CIRCLE MEMBERS Gerard Blais
G. Vincent Castellano / In Memory of Vincent Gioacchino Castellano
Robert Downing Kenneth R. Feinberg, Esq. Robert and Ruby Hearn David Imre and Thomas Crusse Alan and Claire Jensen Mrs. Mary J. Wagandt
With deep appreciation for the ongoing guidance and direction of the BSO’ s Opera Advisory Council.
OPERA ADVISORY COUNCIL Robert Downing Kenneth R. Feinberg Esq. Ruby Hearn Allan Jensen Michael Mael John C. McLucas David Paige Matthew Woorman
The Citizens of Baltimore County
Support Opera at the BSO
You can join Jonathon Heyward in keeping the magic of opera alive for audiences in Baltimore, North Bethesda, and beyond. Make a special gift to the BSO’ s Opera Giving Circle and receive insider access to opera happenings— including Verdi’ s Rigoletto conducted by Heyward( June 12 & 14, 2026)— plus the benefits of BSO Membership all season long.
Visit BSOmusic. org / OperaGiving to make your gift today.
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